Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
1
Duration
30 min
Results
3 days
What's included
2 deliverables in this treatment
- Specific biomarker measurement as indicated by test name
- Lab analysis with reference ranges
Screen for pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers with the CA 19-9 Blood Test.
About this treatment
CA 19-9 is a biomarker that is commonly used in the diagnosis and management of certain medical conditions, mainly pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers. It is an antigen known as cancer antigen 19-9, which is present in elevated levels in the blood of some individuals with these types of cancer. While it is most frequently associated with pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers, elevated levels of CA 19-9 can also be found in other conditions, such as…
Good to know
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Turnaround
- 1–5 business days
- Common Use
- Targeted health screening
Who is this for?
Anyone wanting to check specific health markers. People monitoring known conditions or treatment effectiveness. Those who want targeted testing rather than a comprehensive panel. Individuals following up on previous abnormal results or investigating specific symptoms.
Preparation Required
Fasting for 10–12 hours before your appointment is recommended for accurate results (water is fine). Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and intense exercise for 12 hours before the blood draw. Morning appointments are ideal for consistent hormone and glucose readings. The blood draw typically takes 5–10 minutes.
Panel Categories
Biomarkers Tested
1A biomarker commonly used in the diagnosis and management of pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers. Elevated levels can also be found in other conditions such as liver disease.
Treatment highlights
- Specific biomarker measurement as indicated by test name
- Lab analysis with reference ranges
Subscription plans and discounts (up to 20% off)
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Duration
- 30 min
- Results
- 3 days